Definitions
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- adjective Not importing; not bringing from foreign countries.
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- adjective Not
importing .
Etymologies
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non- + importing
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Examples
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Shall we draw off in hostile attitude, or agree formally that there shall be an understanding between us that we will act in practice on the very principles proposed by the treaty (except as to the East India commerce), they defining what breaks the continuity of a voyage; blockades, jurisdiction, etc., and we agreeing to recommend to Congress to continue the supervision of the nonimporting the last mode decided unanimously.
The Anas 1818
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